Release
date: March
28th
2019.
Label: Glory
Or Death Records.
Format: CD/DD/Vinyl
II
– Tracklisting
1.Escape
Velocity 08:28
2.Chains
04:14
3.Left
Behind 08:46
4.Human
Container 06:58
5.Frequency
8 07:47
6.Chased
by Monsters 07:59
Members
Karl
Larson-Guitar
Troy
Aschenbrenner-Vocals
Eric
Wilkins-Drums
Jeff
Wilson- Bass
Review
Stoner
Metallers KOOK return with their new album II and it’s another
gloriously heavy ride that sees the band continue building their
Psychedelic and Blues Rock sound they delivered on their acclaimed
debut album. This album sees KOOK offer a heavier slice of
Doom/Stoner Metal compared to their debut album and return with a
more theatrical sound that suits them superbly well.
Taking
influence from the last 45 years of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal but
with a more Stoner Metal outlook on things. This album embraces
KOOK’s love for all things Rock and Roll as the band try their hand
at a wide range of different genres on this album. Troy’s vocals
are beyond weird but in a good way. You should check out his epic
vocals on the opening song – Escape Velocity. The heavy riffs and
Troy’s vocals shouldn’t really work together but to KOOK’s
credit they actually do and it’s always intriguing to hear.
Most
of the songs on the album run past the 7 to 8 minute mark and that
allows the band to experiment with their overall sound for the
majority of the songs. The whole feel of the album is trippy and very
surreal and may not be to everyone’s taste at first. However give
the album a few spins and you will no doubt begin to enjoy the
weirdness of it all.
Songs
such as Chains, Left Behind, Frequency 8 and Chased By Monsters is
where KOOK impress the most with their different take on Doom/Stoner
Metal. This album can only be described as PURE CHAOS. As KOOK play
by their own rules and there isn’t another band quite like them
within the Doom/Stoner Metal scene.
II
is a strange sounding album but it’s one that is wildly addictive
and one that will hopefully allows KOOK to spread their weird as hell
and demented Stoner Metal grooves to a wider audience as possible.
Words
by Steve Howe
Thanks
to Leanne at Mettle Media PR for the promo. II is available to buy on
all formats now via Glory Or Death Records.
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